Accounts Payable Specialist
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to grow to $19 trillion over the next 10 years as 50 billion devices are brought online. Aeris is at the forefront of this industry, building networks and applications to enable Fortune 500 clients like Chrysler, Honda and Bosch to communicate with physical assets. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Chicago, London, Delhi, and (soon) Tokyo, we rank among the top ten global service providers for IoT. We power critical projects across energy, transportation, retail, healthcare and more.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will be based in our Chicago office and will be fully accountable for processing vendor invoices, expense reports and executing payments. The position will report directly to the Vice President and Controller. The Accounts Payable Specialist's essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Process invoice receipts and process payments
- Review and processes employee expense reports
- Reconcile invoices and purchase orders and ensures proper authorization for all payments
- Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in invoices and purchase orders
- Ensure the accuracy of payable information prior to system entry for payment processing
- Regularly review the invoices register and aging to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner
- Maintain confidential and private information within vendor, financial and employee files
- Review GL account coding/assignment for consistent and accurate classification of expenses and costs.
- Perform reconciliation of AP ledger vs general ledger
- Adhere to and enforce company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties assigned by VP-Controller or CFO
- Perform bank reconciliations between accounting system and financial institutions
Qualifications:
- Degree in accounting or business related field with equivalent relevant years of proven on the job experience
- Must have 2+ years of accounts payable experience (multiple location experience or shared service environment is a plus)
- Strong mathematical, analysis, reconciliation skills
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Knowledge in NetSuite/One World is a plus
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks
- Ability to work accurately/independently in fast paced/growing environment
- Ability to interact with different levels within the organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office Applications
Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.